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UPSC CSE Mains 2017 — Economy Questions with Answers

All 7 Economy previous-year questions from UPSC CSE Mains 2017, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Growth & Planning

   Among several factors for India's potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential?

2. Q2.Industry & Employment

   Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports.

3. Q3.Infrastructure & Investment

   Examine the development of airports in India through joint ventures under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the authorities in this regard?

4. Q4.Public Finance

   One of the intended objectives of the Union Budget 2017-18 is to 'transform, energise and clean India'. Analyse the measures proposed in the Budget 2017-18 to achieve the objective.

5. Q5.Industry & Employment

   "Industrial growth rate has lagged behind in the overall growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the post-reform period." Give reasons. How far are the recent changes in Industrial Policy capable of increasing the industrial growth rate?

6. Q6.Growth & Planning

   What are the salient features of inclusive growth? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? Analyse and suggest measures for inclusive growth.

7. Q7.Growth & Planning

   Mob violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By giving suitable examples, analyze the causes and consequences of such violence.